I love these days. Cool and overcast on the outside yet warm and cozy on the inside. October is such a beautiful time of year and I love how it just slows everyone down from the summer and encourages you to spend some time inside. Make the indoors even better with the aroma of soup… Continue reading Cozy October Vibes with Chicken & Veggie Soup
Author: racheleschoutsen
Fall Camping at Killbear
Picture this: relaxing in a cozy sweater under a blanket full of fall colours. Fires burning and the campsite is all setup. This was a weekend to remember at Killbear Provincial Park ! We've never been fall camping before. But with pandemic protocols and the unexpected summer many were facing we thought postponing our usual… Continue reading Fall Camping at Killbear
A Monster Ice Cream Cake for a Little Family Time
The weeks are going by fast but sometimes the days feel long. Going in to week 11 of working from home I have come to realize that the little things in life are truly the best. ( I sounds like my mom there) Each weekend I have been going over to my parents, sitting socially… Continue reading A Monster Ice Cream Cake for a Little Family Time
Zesty Summer Fresh Salad
With very little "summer" in the forecast I thought I would add some to my plate. Fresh juicy oranges in a salad say summer to me. Pair them with beets and I love the colour combo. Here is my recipe, serves 2. You need: Green leafy lettuce 2 chicken breasts 1 orange 2 beets 4… Continue reading Zesty Summer Fresh Salad
Easy Shrimp Skewers with Spiralized Carrots
This dinner will certainly brighten up your day! You need: 1 frozen package of uncooked shrimp, tails on 1 red pepper 1 package fresh spiralled carrots 3 celery stalks 2 green onions Salt & pepper 1/2 cup peanut sauce Wood/bamboo skewers (approx 10) 1 tsp coconut oil 1 tsp Montreal steak spice Do this: This… Continue reading Easy Shrimp Skewers with Spiralized Carrots
Turn Your Failed Turkey into Soup
Happy quarantined Easter! I thought I would take the odd nature of this Easter to roast my first turkey. With no company and only the taste buds of my husband I thought if I failed, this was the time to do it. As the roasting experience is now behind me I'm glad that was… Continue reading Turn Your Failed Turkey into Soup
Skiing at New Heights! Hello Bromont, QC
A winter full of memories ! That’s how the 2019/2020 season is going down in my household. When I first started dating my husband Daniel, 8 years ago, he told me to get serious about skiing. He said the adventures we can create in the snow will be some of our best memories. Well, he… Continue reading Skiing at New Heights! Hello Bromont, QC
Pure Honeymoon Bliss in Curacao
Our honeymoon in Curacao was a week of pure bliss! The Dutch island is located in between Aruba and Bonaire; making the flight just over 5 hours south of YYZ. My dad's side of the family is from the Netherlands, so I was pleasantly surprised at how the Dutch culture shines across the island. It… Continue reading Pure Honeymoon Bliss in Curacao
Fellow Brides, You Have To Do This After Your Wedding
I am currently in a bubble of wedding bliss right now. My condo is filled with wonderful messages from all our family and friends, my dress hangs in the spare bedroom full of amazing memories and my gorgeous bouquets are strewn across my kitchen table. How do you clean up after such a remarkable event,… Continue reading Fellow Brides, You Have To Do This After Your Wedding
Chicken, Veggie & White Bean Soup
The countdown to Christmas is on ! I'm feeling really ready for the holidays and my wedding is approaching quick. I've been wanting to keep really hydrated and I've been eating super healthy - wanting to maximize my immune system ! So soup has been a go to meal for me. I love this blend… Continue reading Chicken, Veggie & White Bean Soup
